Relationship Drivers:10 ways to make HER brag about YOU.

No.10 Lunch

If she’s the type to brown bag it, this won’t be as effective. But if her go-to lunch is the deli buffet, a fancy meal delivered from a five-star restaurant will make her day. Peruse Yelp or MenuPages to see what restaurants are near her office. You can also check out Seamless to place an order online and have it delivered to her office with ease.

No.9 A Book

If she spends a lot of time commuting on public transport, a book she’s been dying to read will make her trip much easier. Take a peek at her Amazon wish list or see what’s already on her bookshelf to get a clue of what she may like. The New York Times best-seller list is always a good bet too. With an Amazon Prime account, you can have a book ordered and sent to her office in two days flat.


No.8 Cupcakes

Cupcakes are cute, sweet and the ideal afternoon treat. When she hits that 3 o’clock slump, a cupcake will hit the spot. You can look for bakeries near you and have them deliver or for a company that delivers nationwide (check out Edibles Incredibles).

No.7 A Coupon For A Surprise Getaway

Everyone likes to escape for the weekend and it’s even better when it’s a surprise. Research local getaways by browsing your city newspaper’s travel section. If you're still stumped, check out Tablet Hotels or New York Magazine's "Weekend Escapes" section for ideas. Go old-school and create the coupon yourself with construction paper. Tuck it in an envelope and have it delivered to her office.

No.6 Flowers

When in doubt, send her flowers. Flowers always signify love and romance and they can spruce up the dullest of cubicles. Plus they’re a constant reminder of how you feel about her. Just make sure you choose something appropriate and not a funeral arrangement. H.Bloom is a new service that is rolling out flower delivery services across the country from New York to L.A. to DC. But if you don’t live near a major city, don’t fret, there’s always FTD. They have a range of collections including ones created by fashion designer Vera Wang.


No.5 Chocolates

It’s pretty hard not to like chocolate -- it’s like hating puppies or sunshine. Sending chocolate is almost a no-brainer. But don’t settle for something boring and common. Let her know you really put some effort into her gift with a high-end brand like Vosges. With flavors like Woolloomooloo (Australian macadamia nuts and coconut) and Funk + Disco (banana pudding and vanilla powder), her mouth will be in heaven once she takes a bite


No.4 Wine For EOD

If her job is like most other people’s, she’ll enjoy taking the edge off with a little vino at the end of the day. A nice bottle will give her something to look forward to when she gets home and kicks off her heels. Check out Gold Medal Wine Club for individual bottles and gift sets. But if you really want to surprise her, show up at her office with a basket full of fruit, crackers and cheese to go with the wine. Take her to a local park and enjoy a nice picnic.


No.3 Magazine Subscription

Send her a print or digital subscription to her favorite trashy magazine. On breaks or during lunch, an easy to read mag can offer a welcome mental reprise from work.Unless of course being brainy is her way of blowing off steam. Zinio offers digital subscriptions on a host of magazines while Magazines.com offers the print versions


No.2 A Personal Coffee Maker

Java lovers will go crazy over their very own personal coffee maker. Not only will she no longer have to drag herself to Starbucks, she can now brew a cup of Joe whenever her heart desires. Keurig makes mini coffee makers utilizing disposable coffee cups that are perfect for the office. Throw in some coffee to go with and you have the perfect gift for a java junkie.


No.1 Fancy Stationary

Writing on plain stationary is boring. Penning (or printing) a note on fancy monogrammed stationary is infinitely more fun and aesthetically appealing. Nice stationary will put a little pep in her business correspondence. Order something beautiful and tasteful from the Paper Source. For something more unique try a mom-and-pop letterpress like Pepper Press.

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